As fun as it is to play games with our dogs, most people prefer not to be bitten by dogs while we’re playing. The trouble is, dogs like playing with …
The Relationship Between How Many Times a Week You Train Your Dog and How Quickly They Learn.
A 2008 study done by the Department of Large Animal Science, at the University of Copenhagen, set out to find the correlation between the number of training sessions per week …
Why Does My Puppy Panic When I Go to the Bathroom?
Puppies take a lot of work. Sometimes, all we want to do is go to the bathroom in peace. But how can you do that when your puppy panics, barks, …
How to Help Your Dog Not to Hate Nail Trims
Many dogs kind of hate having their nails done. Many owners are guilty of tackling their dogs, pinning them down, and trimming their nails. This is scary, uncomfortable, and can …
Introducing Dogs to Kittens
Last week, I stumbled into my apartment carrying a box full of kittens. My border collies Barley and Niffler circled us, wagging hard and whining a bit. The semi-social 7-week …
Dogs That Passed Temperament Testing in Shelters May Show Aggression After Being Adopted.
In a 2006 study by the Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, it was found that a percentage of dogs that had passed temperament tests and screenings were showing aggressive …
Help! My Puppy “Has” Stranger Danger!
I leashed up my puppy Niffler as he jumped from my Prius. The sun was warm, the scent of Ponderosa pines heavy in the spring air. We headed down the …
Introducing: K9 Conservationists
Hello and welcome to the K9 Conservationists Podcast! We’ve got a new name! As our loyal listeners know, we recently lost my beloved cohost Ursa. After giving it a LOT …
Ep. 13: Enrichment for Puppies with Christine Young
Today we’re talking to Christine Young. Christine is CPDT-KA certified trainer & dog lifestyle expert with over 20 years experience with dogs and horses. Christine is here to talk to …
What’s the Humane Hierarchy of Dog Training?
The Humane Hierarchy of dog training guides the majority of my decisions as a behavior consultant, trainer, and dog owner. This framework was created by Dr. Susan Friedman to help …
